i always found it better to play shorter games, like games to 7 by ones straight up, or games to 9, 11 straight. if the game is to long usually people will get tired, and the quality of the game gets sloppy.

but that's why no one can hang with us lol. 7 pt games leave too much room for lucky shots and cheap calls. 12 by 2 16 straight does it for me